Mindfulness lessons for elementary

Kids need mindfulness just as much as adults do, if not more! These mindfulness activities will help them learn how to be in control of their emotions and react better in difficult situations.

Simple mental health lessons for kids, like this activity, leave even young children with something to think about in their daily lives.

Do you use mindfulness in the the classroom? There are so many age appropriate mindful activities and exercises that our students can do. In this blog post, I will share with you 7 ways to practice mindfulness in the classroom.

BLOG POST: Want to start a mindful mornings group or activities at your school? I started a mindfulness group in my school counseling program. We do mindfulness exercises and mindfulness activities in small group. These mindfulness activities work well for classroom guidance lessons or morning meeting mindfulness in elementary school or middle school! -Counselor Keri

Practicing conscious breathing helps when you feel anxious and overwhelmed. A mindful breathing stick can help guide young kids develop breathing techniques.

Help your students manage their thoughts and emotions with these easy-to-implement mindfulness activities for kids in the classroom.

Here are some great ideas from Big Life Journal if you are feeling strong emotions in public:

Teach and practice positive self-talk and positive thinking skills! Students will learn about the power of positive self-talk with a lesson, read affirmations, choose their favorites, and will use them to create their own foldable flower craft. Ultimately, this activity is a lesson and a tool students can use later on for a confidence boost. Digital and Printable! A digital version is included for Google Slides! There are a few different versions to help meet students' individual needs…

Mindfulness can help students focus and self-regulate. See how you can integrate mindfulness in the classroom with six simple activities. Explore this and more at TCEA TechNotes Blog, your go-to source for educational technology and teaching innovation.

Everything you need to know about teaching mindfulness to kids and teens in the classroom (or at home!). Mindfulness is a healthy coping skill that improves self-regulation, increases focused, and allows for managing emotions. Use some of these ideas to start right away.